Hollywood needs me!
Added 2/4/2010
Submerged
I'll make this simple. I know virtually nothing about directing a movie,
but I could have done ten times better than the man who directed this one!
I have never published anything, But the writer of this travesty makes me look
like Tom Clancy. Maybe we all should make movies- none of us could do any worse.
What a shame, I like Steven Segal, he made some great movies- but this isn't
one of them.
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Very enjoyable!!!!!!!!!!!
Added 12/30/2009
I am sooooo glad that I chose to ignore the negative comments given here regarding Steven Seagal's movie titled "Submerged" because it was truly entertaining! Personally, I summize that the negativeness is basically not only because he is tall and attractive, but also because he is a Master of his self-defense skills in real life and displays them well on film! Being 6'4" in height helps him carry the additional weight quite well! Therefore, it bears no hendrance to the storyline at all which remains very enjoyable. After all, that's what movies are for.....enjoyable entertainment!
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stunt doubles, dubbed lines, and corny props, oh my!!
Added 9/19/2009
I can't believe I'm going to say that this film was as bad as Attack Force (2006). Actually, I don't know if it is as bad as that or I'm just getting more annoyed with these low-quality Seagal flicks. However, Kill Switch (2008) is still the worst Seagal flick of this decade in my opinion, so far. I did like Flight of Fury (2007) only because there was some cool military aircraft and some nice-looking women and the story was kept quite simple. This movie didn't have any of those things. In fact the dvd synopsis was quite misleading as is the title. Though the title and the synopsis would make you believe that the majority of the film takes place on a submarine (I was sort of hoping for a Under Siege kind of deal on a sub), in fact they are only on the sub for about 20 minutes of the film. I think a lot of the submarine scenes probably got deleted in editing and they re-wrote in other parts of the story - that seems to happen to a lot of the Seagal flicks nowadays. Which also explains why we have .... yes, wait for it - obvious voice-dubbing. Granted it isn't as bad or noticeable as Attack Force (2006) but it is quite extensive throughout the film. And I really didn't care for the supporting cast in this film - it was like a collection of bad stereotypes, especially with the Luis character's fake accent. I mean come on, he's from East LA, he's a home boy, but he speaks with a phony accent like he's a native Spanish speaker from Madrid? Who's idea was that?! Of course that wasn't nearly as ridiculous as the fake model spy plane to start the movie. Wow! Did ya go down to Wal Mart and pick that little gem up from the toy section? Think so.
The story. Well, it's not really worth telling. It sort of reminded me of the Manchurian Candidate at the outset, (I actually liked that movie), but it quickly got out of hand. This has been a problem with the writing on a lot of recent Seagal movies, which is why I liked Flight of Fury (2007) because it just kept things simple. This movie you kind of forget who is who, and who is killing who, and the action scenes don't always seem to match the storyline. What makes this movie even worse though is that you have very few scenes with Seagal showing-off his martial arts - it's a lot more gun fights and car chases, though not shot particularly well. At least Attack Force (2007) had a couple of decent-looking military-style shoot-out scenes, I didn't really see anything in this film that I liked. Hence the 1-star.
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Leave it at the bottom of the sea
Added 2/2/2009
Our favourite fading action star and direct to video purveyor of junk (yep, that's you Steven) returns with another mindless and poorly dubbed excuse for a film that barely grades as both a film and a piece of entertainment.
The story has The Seagal playing Chris Cody (ex military, ex special opps, ex pizza restaurant owner - tick if any apply) recently released from a US military prison to lead a team of mercenaries who are on the quest to stop a renegade scientist Dr Lehder (played by british actor Nick Brimble, who at least makes an effort) who has developed a strange mind control technology that has been created to turn soldiers into unstoppable killing machines. Cody is promised by the government that if he brings the mad doctor back in and rescues a delta team who have been kidnapped, he and his team will be cleared of their crimes of misconduct and paid a cool £100,000 each. However, our good friend The Seagal is suspicious of this and takes the mission into his own hands and leads the team into enemy territory without the aid of the military. From here on in, its all submarine corridors, actionless action and terrible dubbing.
The Seagal seems like he is in some other movie for the most part, spouting stupid dialogue which raises question to who or what he is supposed to be - the dubbing doesn't help matters as well. With his own voice replaced by a totally different actor in various scene length sections - and when he does make the effort to loop is own lines, he changes the delivery so many times, you just give up trying to follow him. Vinnie Jones fares so much better and his performance is strong and really keeps the picture moving - both funny and engaging, he pushes the movie and if justice was anything, would have been given top billing. His performance outstrips The Seagal at every turn.
Production values are questionable to say the least. It all looks like outtakes from other movies (a staple element from producers Nu Image / Millennium) with stock sets and terrible effects work. The supporting cast do seem to try (although an opportunity is wasted when action star Gary Daniels fights The Seagal, which is rather abruptly over in seconds!), but when your star just seems to be coasting and offering random speeches that don't fit in with the story displayed on screen - it seems their efforts are for nought.
Its a shame as director Anthony Hickox is a personal favourite and on past performances, shows creative flare on low budget horror and action vehicles - witness his excellent 'Waxwork' and 'Hellraiser' sequel - but, even he seems to be lost in this dull exercise. Having read his comments about working on the production, I get the idea this wasn't his finest hour, either.
Again, another entry in the dull line of direct to video pap for the once action legend. Oh, how 'Exit Wounds' was such a long time ago now. I blame myself as I keep coming back for more, but what with this - the dull 'Pistol Whipped' and the abominable 'Attack Force' - The Seagal is going to find it hard to regain his fans. Sure, 'Renegade Justice' was a minor diamond in the rough - but, when an audience gets the feeling that the star isn't interested in what he is making himself - then, eventually your audience will just move away.
Sony's disc is a movie only affair. A standard transfer - but, as the movie doesn't offer anything in terms of good production values, it doesn't really matter. Two stars for Vinnie Jones and Anthony Hickox. Rental recommended before buying.
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pathetic sad awful NO Plot no akido too much edititing and voice overs
Added 1/14/2009
Pure crap worst move ever made produced, directed and you could not call the actors moving in front of the camera acting.
Not sure what the screenwriters where doing on the final draft maybe they spilled a bowl of poor grammar and a cup of sad cliches then they dropped the script and and misplaced the papers in improper order.
At least they wont have to Pay seagal for his voice as I could not find a line in it he actually said.
NOT WORTH SEEING WHATSOEVER IN ANY WAY
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